Work is due to begin in the coming days on the next phase of improvements to bring all bus services serving Colne town centre into a new, upgraded bus station.
Lancashire County Council will deliver the scheme in partnership with Pendle Borough Council as part of the Bus Service Improvement Plan (BSIP), supported by Government funding.
Warren Goldsworthy, cabinet member for highways and transport at Lancashire County Council, said: "Passengers are already benefiting from the upgraded bus station, and we're now moving on to the next phase of this important project.
"These improvements will allow all bus services to use the station, making it easier and more convenient for people to travel by bus while helping services move more efficiently through the town centre.
"Alongside the highway and pedestrian improvements, this investment will help create a town centre that works better for residents, visitors and businesses, while supporting more reliable bus services across the area."
The improvements follow the major refurbishment of Colne bus station earlier this year.
The improvements aim to enhance traffic flow and safety in the town centre, making journeys quicker and more reliable.
Under the plans, Craddock Road will be converted to two-way traffic between Colne Lane and Skipton Road/Keighley Road, allowing buses to enter the station from the east.
New traffic signals with intelligent bus priority will be installed at the junction of Market Street, Skipton Road, Keighley Road and Craddock Road, while eastbound services will be redirected from Market Street into the bus station.
The project also includes improved pedestrian crossings and a 7.5-tonne weight restriction on Windy Bank to prevent large vehicles from using the route.
Asjad Mahmood, leader of Pendle Borough Council, said: "Bringing all bus services into the upgraded Colne bus station is an important next step in the regeneration of Colne town centre.
"It will make travelling by bus simpler and more convenient, while the improvements to roads, traffic flow and pedestrian crossings will help create a safer and more accessible town centre for everyone."
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Corten steel panels have now been installed at the bus station and will develop a distinctive orange, rust-like finish over time as they weather.
The improvements support Pendle Borough Council’s wider plans for town centre regeneration.
Mr Mahmood said: "It complements our wider regeneration ambitions for Colne and demonstrates our commitment to investing in the town and creating a more vibrant, welcoming place for people to live, work, visit and do business."
Funding for the scheme comes from HM Government’s Bus Service Improvement Plan fund.
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